Racing Tips

Taree Racing Tips: Friday, July 16th

Billy Bestford highlights two horses he’s keen to back at Taree on Friday afternoon.

by
Billy Bestford
16 July 2021

After hitting 2/2 at Northam yesterday, our team is looking to carry the good form into the weekend.

Friday racing heads to Taree and Billy Bestford has picked out two races he’s keen to bet into.

His first bet comes up in Race 6, with his second selection in Race 7.

The track is currently rated a heavy 9 and the rail is in the true position. Read on to see Billy’s top selections for the day!

Race 1

Kennards Hire - Taree Mdn (1000m)
12:15pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Kennards Hire - Taree Mdn (1000m) 12:15pm (AEDT)
1. Al Be Purple (11) J: Ms Madeline Owen (59kg) T: Ms K Owen	19	26	20	21	23.5	23
2. Ausbred Trump (8) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (59kg) T: Ms J Lynch	126	126	151	151	161	151
3. Billirubin (3) J: Darryl Mclellan (59kg) T: R E Ollerton	101	126	151	151	161	151
4. Gigastar (2) J: Unknown (59kg) T: William Freedman	11	10	12	10	10.8	10
5. Off To Gilli (12) J: Kirk Matheson (59kg) T: Colt Prosser	46	67	71	71	61	71
6. Prince Of Trust (6) J: Jeff Penza (59kg) T: Trent Potts	51	67	81	71	83	81
7. The Jaguar (1) J: Christian Reith (59kg) T: J C Deamer	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.68	1.7
8. The Regular Show (10) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (59kg) T: S J Gleeson	7.5	8.5	6.5	8	7.5	7.5
9. Town Beach (5) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (59kg) T: Ms A Lee	151	151	151	201	201	151
10. Bigdoggottaeat (9) J: Dylan Gibbons (56.5kg) T: K A Lees	16	16	18	17	14.8	17
11. Oblivion (4) J: Ashley Morgan (56.5kg) T: J A Sprague	5	4.8	5	5	4.85	4.8
12. Orbital Speed (7) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (56.5kg) T: Roy Franklin	101	126	201	126	161	151

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 12:16pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Taree Cup Sunday 21/11 Mdn (1000m)
12:50pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Taree Cup Sunday 21/11 Mdn (1000m) 12:50pm (AEDT)
1. A Tender Lady (3) J: Unknown (58kg) T: G Mcfarlane
2. Belleofthehunter (9) J: Ms Amelia Denby (58kg) T: K J Lantry
3. Bootscoot'n Granny (4) J: Kirk Matheson (58kg) T: G Prosser	23	21	26	26	23	23
4. Chocolate Kisses (2) J: Ashley Morgan (58kg) T: William Freedman	2.4	2.45	2.35	2.5	2.6	2.4
5. Continuum (8) J: Ms Courtney Bellamy (58kg) T: D L Matts	3	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	3
6. Dulcima (14) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (58kg) T: M S Minervini	18	18	20	18	16	19
7. Jesta Coco (15) J: Jackson Searle (58kg) T: M J Robinson	20	20	26	21	19.2	21
8. Lady Samurai (5) J: Darryl Mclellan (58kg) T: J N Englebrecht
9. Little Jill (7) J: Dylan Gibbons (58kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	21	21	20	21	19.4	21
10. Little Miss Dotty (6) J: Rory Hutchings (58kg) T: Glen Milligan	8.5	7.5	9	9	8.8	7
11. Masked Approach (13) J: Jeff Penza (58kg) T: A P Ball	67	81	91	81	73	101
12. Gucci Sliders (10) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (55.5kg) T: Colt Prosser	26	26	26	21	25	26
13. Our Kiwi Princess (1) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: J A Sprague	20	19	26	21	21	21
14. Rapid Response (18) J: Christian Reith (55.5kg) T: K A Lees
15. L'esperance Rock (17) J: Ashley Morgan (58kg) T: A J Denham
16. High View (12) J: Unknown (58kg) T: J N Englebrecht
17. Kataway (11) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (58kg) T: Terry Evans	51	61	51	81	67	61
18. Sensational Girl (16) J: Unknown (58kg) T: T J Shoesmith	81	91	151	126	111	101

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 12:51pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Nates Pizzeria-Harrington Mdn (1400m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Nates Pizzeria-Harrington Mdn (1400m) 1:25pm (AEDT)
1. Joher Spirit (14) J: Rory Hutchings (59kg) T: T S Howlett	46	51	71	61	55	61
2. Atomic Surprise (10) J: Kirk Matheson (58.5kg) T: Jonathan Smith	12	13	12	12	13	12
3. Bladnoch (9) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (58kg) T: G Middleton	5.5	5	6	5.5	5.1	5
4. Gold Invest (7) J: Koby Jennings (58kg) T: Adam Duggan
5. Oh No Bro (16) J: Dylan Gibbons (58kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	10	11	12	11	10.2	11
6. Chivalric (15) J: Jon Grisedale (57kg) T: R Simonetta	16	16	18	17	14	18
7. Hengst (5) J: Matthew Bennett (57kg) T: B D Bellamy	8	8.5	9	8	8.6	8.5
8. Unusual Direction (8) J: Shane S Arnold (57kg) T: Trent Potts	101	126	151	126	151	151
9. Anime (6) J: Darryl Mclellan (55kg) T: Terry Evans	101	126	151	126	141	151
10. Another Sonette (4) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: M J Dwyer
11. Calaveras (1) J: Jackson Searle (55kg) T: M S Minervini	16	17	18	17	16.2	17
12. Fluttershy (2) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55kg) T: P M Perry	10	9.5	11	10	10	9.5
13. Glenburn Hotel (12) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: R R Milligan	4	4	3.9	4	3.75	4
14. Lysandra (13) J: Ms Amelia Denby (55kg) T: D G Callaughan	13	14	12	15	13	11
15. Sippin Season (3) J: Jeff Penza (55kg) T: R N Godbolt	10	10	10	11	10.4	11
16. Malted Missile (11) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Roy Franklin	27	31	31	26	26	31

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 1:26pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Horsepower (Bm66) (2000m)
2:05pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Horsepower (Bm66) (2000m) 2:05pm (AEDT)
1. Justitia (8) J: Dylan Gibbons (61.5kg) T: K A Lees	8.5	8	9	10	8.5	8
2. Oakfield Cherokee (4) J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) T: Ms K Buchanan	2.3	2.3	2.25	2.4	2.4	2.2
3. Theo Legion (6) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (58.5kg) T: P M Perry	4.4	4.4	4.6	4.6	4.15	4.4
4. Hubble (10) J: Koby Jennings (57kg) T: Ms J Graham	9.5	10	11	10	8.4	10
5. Past Tense (13) J: Darryl Mclellan (56.5kg) T: K A Lees
6. Jazirat (3) J: Christian Reith (55kg) T: J C Deamer
7. Senatorial (5) J: Jeff Penza (55kg) T: A P Ball	4.8	4.8	3.8	4.6	4.45	5
8. Karlu Dreaming (7) J: Jayden Barrie (55kg) T: H R Dew	18	19	19	21	19.4	19
9. Everly Girl (1) J: Ms Jess Del Frari (55kg) T: Ms M Harrison	31	31	31	34	33	34
10. Blinkin Snazzy (12) J: Ms Madeline Owen (55kg) T: Tom Higgins	51	67	81	81	83	81
11. Grand Anthem (9) J: Jon Grisedale (55kg) T: Ms C Rode	21	21	20	26	22	23
12. Sweet William (2) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (55kg) T: Cathy Chapman	81	101	101	126	131	101
13. Waiheke Island (11) J: Kirk Matheson (55kg) T: Ms J Lynch	67	91	91	126	111	101

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 2:06pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Melb. Cup Trophy At Mvrc (C1) (1600m)
2:40pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Melb. Cup Trophy At Mvrc (C1) (1600m) 2:40pm (AEDT)
1. Apex (17) J: Unknown (59kg) T: J D Cooper
2. Em Em D'ar (5) J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) T: J A Sprague	19	20	20	21	20.5	21
3. Haunting Spirit (9) J: Jeff Penza (59kg) T: A P Ball	13	12	14	15	12.6	12
4. Justaway (14) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (59kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	67	81	101	81	83	81
5. Mr Magsman (12) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (59kg) T: T S Howlett	17	18	19	18	16.8	19
6. Alastor (7) J: Dylan Gibbons (57.5kg) T: K A Lees	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.7	3.15	3.4
7. Baxter (3) J: Christian Reith (57.5kg) T: William Freedman	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.85	4.4
8. Imperial Grey (8) J: Koby Jennings (57.5kg) T: P M Perry	10	10	11	12	10.2	11
9. Switch Play (16) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: William Freedman
10. Rizzoli (1) J: Jayden Barrie (57kg) T: H R Dew	35	41	34	41	41	41
11. Mr Eighty Eight (6) J: Jackson Searle (56.5kg) T: M J Robinson	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.95	2.7
12. Glam Time (10) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (55kg) T: Ms A Lee	101	151	151	126	161	151
13. Markievicz (18) J: Matthew Bennett (55kg) T: B J Ratcliff	23	26	26	21	21	26
14. Sasil Esroh (11) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: M J Dwyer
15. Don't Tell Dion (15) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: M R Stitt	41	41	41	41	41	41
16. Dr Mayhem (2) J: Unknown (56.5kg) T: V B Jones
17. Onehero (4) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes
18. Hillandale (13) J: Unknown (59kg) T: K J Lantry

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 2:41pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Zulu Club At Mvrc Hcp (C3) (1000m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Zulu Club At Mvrc Hcp (C3) (1000m) 3:15pm (AEDT)
1. Cool Missile (6) J: Dylan Gibbons (59kg) T: K A Lees	11	10	10	13	10	10
2. Hay John (8) J: Unknown (59kg) T: J D Cooper
3. Oakfield Hiawatha (7) J: Koby Jennings (59kg) T: Ms K Buchanan	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.6
4. Superior Witness (11) J: Christian Reith (59kg) T: Luke A Thomas	3.4	3.5	3.3	3.5	3.55	3.3
5. Tupou (5) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (57.5kg) T: P M Perry	7.5	8	7	7.5	7.1	8
6. From The Hip (14) J: Unknown (56.5kg) T: P R Atkins
7. Innervoice (1) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: Ms J Graham	14	15	14	14	14.4	16
8. Pleading (3) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (55kg) T: Angela Davies	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.8	3.55	3.3
9. Poita (12) J: Darryl Mclellan (55kg) T: Colt Prosser	16	18	17	17	17.2	19
10. Grated Coconut (4) J: Kirk Matheson (55kg) T: G Prosser	21	21	26	21	25	26
11. Yulong Monoceros (9) J: Jeff Penza (55kg) T: Jay Hopkins	35	34	31	34	32	41
12. Zapluck (13) J: Ms Courtney Bellamy (55kg) T: M P Quinn	46	41	51	51	43	51
13. Can I Rock (10) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: M J Dwyer	61	81	81	81	71	101
14. No Dreams All Hope (2) J: Matthew Bennett (55kg) T: Grant Marshall	71	91	81	81	87	101

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 3:16pm (AEDT)

(4) Superior Witness is a deadset swimmer with his three career wins all coming on heavy tracks. Couldn’t have been more impressive when first up on a heavy 10, winning by 2.5L which is something that doesn’t happen too often. Is a winner 2nd up in the past, loves this track and is clearly going well.

(8) Pleasing looks a horse who can progress through the grades after a comfortable maiden win last start. Looks the main danger.

Tip: (4) Superior Witness - $3.90 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Superior Witness

Race 7

Bushranger Power Equip. (Bm58) (1600m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Bushranger Power Equip. (Bm58) (1600m) 3:55pm (AEDT)
1. Condover Hall (15) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (61kg) T: R N Godbolt	4.2	4	4.2	4.2	4.4	3.9
2. Done Good (16) J: Unknown (60kg) T: J D Cooper
3. Great Marlow (9) J: Ashley Morgan (59.5kg) T: J D Shelton	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.1	5.5
4. Lunasnit (11) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: Darren Egan
5. Nashian (10) J: Benjamin Osmond (59kg) T: T S Howlett	14	13	14	15	15.2	14
6. Onehero (8) J: Dylan Gibbons (59kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.55	3.6
7. Lasting Grace (4) J: Koby Jennings (58.5kg) T: Ms K Buchanan	5	5	5	5	4.8	5
8. Hay There Mcnair (1) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: G Mcfarlane
9. Sparky Girl (12) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: P M Farrell
10. Coolaminyah Kid (13) J: Unknown (57kg) T: J D Cooper
11. Hillandale (7) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: K J Lantry	8	8.5	7.5	7.5	7.9	8.5
12. Paavo (6) J: Kirk Matheson (55kg) T: Glen Milligan	14	15	15	16	13.4	15
13. Talladega Knight (3) J: Jeff Penza (55kg) T: Wayne Austin	10	10	7.5	10	9.3	10
14. Justice Honor (2) J: Ms Jess Del Frari (55kg) T: Ms M Harrison	46	61	67	67	59	61
15. Baxter (14) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: William Freedman
16. Justaway (5) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 3:56pm (AEDT)

Want to have something on (7) Lasting Grace here who bumped into a handy one last start but looks close to breaking through. Has been going around in tougher races than this lately and I’m keen to see her on a proper wet track. Will go forward and take some running down.

(6) Onehero is probably the best horse in the race and is still only lightly raced. Was a tough win this track/trip last start and that was in wet conditions as well. Could easily go on with it.

(13) Talladega Knight will be a big improver 2nd up getting out to a more suitable trip. Finds a senior jockey now and while winning strike rate is poor, wouldn’t be surprised to see him fill a hole.

Tip: (7) Lasting Grace - $8.00 at TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Lasting Grace

Race 8

A.G. Mowers (Bm58) (1300m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

Race 8 A.G. Mowers (Bm58) (1300m) 4:35pm (AEDT)
1. Beyond Mars (2) J: Koby Jennings (62kg) T: A L Hayden	61	61	61	41	63	61
2. Beat That (19) J: Ms Courtney Bellamy (61kg) T: B D Bellamy	26	26	26	26	22.5	31
3. Tawfiq Lass (18) J: Unknown (60.5kg) T: K A Lees
4. Zaru (13) J: Jackson Searle (60.5kg) T: M J Robinson	3.9	3.9	3.7	3.8	3.95	3.7
5. Lord Jaysea (8) J: Kirk Matheson (59.5kg) T: R N Godbolt	15	17	14	16	14.4	17
6. Top Hoffa (20) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: Grant Marshall
7. Belrose Express (11) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (59kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	13	12	13	13	12.8	13
8. French Command (17) J: Jayden Barrie (59kg) T: H R Dew	41	41	51	41	43	41
9. Oakfield Romance (5) J: Darryl Mclellan (59kg) T: D Lane	11	9.5	11	12	11	9
10. Prince Akeem (4) J: Rory Hutchings (59kg) T: T S Howlett	17	16	16	16	16	16
11. Mon Gypsy (14) J: Jon Grisedale (57.5kg) T: N J Osborne	14	13	14	15	15.2	13
12. Paxos Miss (15) J: Dylan Gibbons (57.5kg) T: Adam Duggan	7.5	7	7.5	7.5	6.5	7
13. Razano (9) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (57.5kg) T: J A Sprague	41	41	41	41	40	41
14. Wonfontein (1) J: Jeff Penza (57.5kg) T: Joseph Burges	41	41	41	31	47	51
15. Mcnair (12) J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) T: A J Denham	2.9	3	2.8	2.9	2.8	2.9
16. Loose Buttons (6) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: William Freedman
17. Fightforyourright (7) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Grant Marshall
18. Graceful Star (10) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Roy Franklin	41	41	51	41	41	51
19. Mosh Vain (16) J: Unknown (56kg) T: Colt Prosser
20. Zizania (3) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55kg) T: P M Perry

Odds Last Updated: July 16, 2021, 4:36pm (AEDT)

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.